In 1987, the matches were reduced from 60 overs to 50 overs when the World Cup was hosted in India/Pakistan. Why?

To attract peopleKapil Dev's suggestionshortened daylight hoursNone of the above

The first World Cup match to be abandoned was in 1996, because of unruly behaviour when a group of Indian fans began throwing bottles on the field as India was losing to Sri Lanka. Which was the place?

MumbaiKolkataMohaliGuwahati

Which player has bowled the fastest bowl till now in World Cup?

Denils lillyShoaib AkhtarAndrew NellGlenn Mcgrath

How many times Brian Lara has won the man of the match award in World Cup?

4312

Who is the oldest player to play at the World Cup?

Wasim AkramJaved MiandadN.E.ClarkeShane Pollock

How many countries have taken part in 2007?

14121610

In which World Cup, highest no. of matches have been played?

1999200320071979

Til which year,the World Cup tournaments were referred to as the Prudential Cup after the financial services company Prudential plc which sponsored the event?